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2012 Kohler Engine CV980
This peak performer features a vertical shaft and air cooling in a v-twin configuration. It's a 4-cycle, gasoline-powered engine with cast iron cylinder liners, aluminum block construction, and an overhead valve design.
Features
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User-Friendly Maintenance. • Top mounted quick change oil filter • Extended maintenance intervals • Yellow oil fill cap & dipstick handle • Large dual oil drains for faster oil changes • Easy access oil fill/dipstick • Two year limited warranty
High Power Performance. • High-performance spark plugs • 20 amp charging, regulator • Larger in-line fuel filter • Overhead valve (OHV) design
Reliability and Long Life Design. • Heavy-duty air cleaner • Integrated oil cooler • Heavy-duty bearings • Hardened crank shaft journals • High-efficiency fan and screen • Cast iron cylinder liners • Full pressure lubrication • Spin on, full-flow oil filter
Quiet, Smooth Operation. • Nylon Cam Gear • Hydraulic valve lifters • Modulated cooling fan • Engineered material blower housing • CARB & EPA emission-certified
Easy Dependable Starts. • Two-barrel carburetor • Electronic ignition system • Solenoid shift starter
2012 Kohler Engine CV980
Specifications
Engine
- Cylinders
- V-Twin
- Cooling
- Air
- Engine
- 4-cycle, gasoline, OHV, cast iron cylinder liner, aluminum block
- Max HP
- 38 hp (28.3 kW) @ 3600 RPM
- Displacement
- 61 cu. in. (999 cc)
- Bore x Stroke
- 3.5 in. (90 mm) x 3.1 in. (78.5 mm)
- Compression Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Oil Capacity
- 3.1 quarts (2.9 l)
- Lubrication
- Full pressure w/full-flow filter
Dimensions
- Dimensions (LxWxH)
- 25.2" x 19.0" x 18.5"
- Dry Weight
- 127 lbs (57 kg)
General Information
- Shaft Type
- Vertical
- Peak Torque
- @ Maximum 59.4 ft. (80.5 Nm)
Power Take-Off (PTO)
- HP
- 38
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